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W e l c o m e B a c k P i c n i cThe first week jitters have subsided, now it’s
time to meet the rest of the campus; hundreds
of upperclassmen, professors and Hanover
staffers at an all-you-can eat picnic that signals
the beginning of a new academic year. The
food just keeps coming and there’s no stopping
you (that’s the problem with the Freshmen 15,
you don’t even notice it happening). Cornhole,
music, Frisbee and sno-cones—what a better
introduction to the life that is college.
m ov e - i n D a yWith mom crying in the background,
allowing you and your dad to do all the
work, the time has come to move in to
your new 13 x 13 foot abode. With the
essentials in tow and everything else
your mom thought you could possibly
need (i.e. your grandma’s booklight),
you’re ready to conquer your new world.
Not only will you master the art of getting
ready in as little time as possible, but
you will give Chef Boyardee a run for his
money as king of the microwave.
a u g u s t e x P e r i e n c eYou’ve met your roommate, their
parents and most likely their younger
sibling(s), now it’s time to get out of
your room and start meeting the other
300-plus members of your class. With
one core group you will discuss the
common reading assignment and
participate in a service event in the
local area. Then, when it’s all said and
done, it’s time to petition for a position
on student government as a first-year
senator. Later, in a futile attempt to
ease your nerves, there’s free pizza
and plenty of karaoke to fill you
in on who the real extroverts in your
class are.
g r e a t Wo r k sWhile all your friends are taking English 101 at other
institutions, you’ll be unable to relate. Your introduction
to the Hanover College curriculum, Great Works, will
have you fascinated with how your professors manage
to combine English, art, history, science, philosophy and
theology into one course. With this group of individuals
you have already conquered the August Experience, and
you’ll do nothing less with Great Works.
g a l aDon’t worry; this isn’t a repeat of your senior prom. The
poofy, Cinderella style gowns and neon tuxes have been
traded in for cocktail dresses and a simple, coordinated
shirt and tie duo. You won’t realize how many times your
mind was blown this night until the next day, but the first
time will be upon first sight of the Hanover College ice
sculpture, and the probable second is the misting table of
sorbet samples. Sue DeWine, our President, is of course
the grand finale with her array of dance moves.
H o m e c o m i n gBy this time you’ve mastered the
balance of work and play and you
are ready to participate in two
day’s worth of events to celebrate
the biggest game of the year. Live
music Friday night, and a 5K run the
next morning is just enough to get
things going. Then follow those two
events up with men’s and women’s
soccer, cornhole at the tailgating
lot, and yep, you guessed it,
FOOTBALL! But wait, it doesn’t stop
here — head on out to the Shoebox
(the late night campus hangout) to
bring everything to a close.
P r e s i D e n t D e W i n e ’ s H a l l oW e e n Pa r t yIt’s time to get creative. Hanover students take costume contests seriously and that means you don’t want
to let us down, even the President is dressed to impress in a period gown to play the role of the first female
admitted to Hanover. Cookies, Rice Krispies treats, caramel apples and your choice of hot cider/chocolate
line the tables — if this isn’t enough, you can raid the refrigerator for more, after of course you’ve walked
through all three stories of the home looking for secret passageways.
t H e r u nDuring Greek Rush , prepare for the Run: a race to each house involving all the new recruits and already existing members.
Body paint, superman undies and house flags are necessary props for the run, so come prepared. About Greek life: The
movie “Animal House” has probably plagued your parent’s opinion of fraternities and sororities, so erase that from their
memory and replace it with Greek life that is Hanover — brothers and sisters working to build character and enrich the
lives of those around them, while also partaking in unique events such as Fiji Island or Chi Oahu.
o m n i B u sRoll down to Cincy, Indy or the Ville for a Kings of Leon concert or comedy routine, the options are endless. If you
like taking risks, you could always go skiing, rock climbing or white water rafting — the choice is yours. Free for
you, Omnigonnatakeyouwhereyouwantbus is what all the cool kids are doing.
W i f f l e B a l l t o u r n a m e n tChances are you’ve already heard about the beauty that is Hanover’s short
and relaxed Spring Term, but have you broken out the bat yet to practice for
spring’s biggest event? The Physical Plant Panthers aren’t going to take it
easy on anybody, so step your game up, kiddo.
f i n a l s m i D n i g H t B r e a k f a s tCoffee--check; extra pencil — check; sufficient sleep — not so much. What
better way to kick off all the test-taking and essay writing than eating breakfast
at 9:00 p.m. on the Sunday night before Finals Week, served of course by all
your favorite faculty. After that, claw your eyes out if you want, it won’t do
you any good when it comes to studying. You’ve gone to class, done the work/
reading — you can ace this test, and, well, if you don’t — better luck next time!
o f f i c e o f s t u D e n t l i f ethe Hanover experience isn’t a generic one-
type-happens-to-all experience; instead, it’s
what you make it. you’ve heard the old cliché
“make your dreams into reality?” Well, the
time has come; Hanover makes it possible for
you to start an organization with a mission
dedicated to your interests. the staff of the
student life office is here to get you started,
but the rest is up to you!
office of stuDent life812.866.7078
P.O. Box 108540 Ball Street
www.hanover.edu/campuslifeHanover, IN 47243
Hanover College provides equal opportunity in employment and education.